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letter bomb

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1. letter bomb - Noun

2. letter bomb - Verb

Meaning

a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened

send an explosive to

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The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions Source: Internet

In 1980 another letter bomb cost him the fingers of his left hand. Source: Internet

The letter bomb may have been in use for nearly as long as the common postal service has been in existence, as far back as 1764 (see Examples). Source: Internet

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